Bird of the week 2024 | Tree swallow
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Tree swallow [MichaelWarren.com]
Tree swallow
Fast and furious, it’s nearly impossible to get a good look at a tree swallow in flight. The males have a striking iridescent blue back. They’re seen in Marion County from September through May, spending summers breeding up north. This one was photographed chasing an insect above a pond at the World Equestrian Center.